Culture Falling for Autumn Fest in Sapporo Karen Alman over 300 food vendors spread across 12 city blocks or ‘chōme’ as they are... Traditional Japanese ramen, Hokkaido ice cream, Sapporo beer, wine, and
Culture Unique Ema Across Tokyo Kim Bergström Visit a temple or shrine in Japan, and you'll typically see a bunch of ema – wooden plaques which are used to write prayers or wishes on.
Food Toy Story Aliens Pop-Up Cafe Kim Bergström Jul 14, 2022 With the release of the Lightyear movie at the start of this month, all things Toy Story are back in vogue.
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Castles for Sakura-viewing Kim Bergström Japan has a huge number of incredible places to enjoy the best of sakura season, and castle grounds are often filled with cherry trees.
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Akita Prefecture in northern Japan offers a compelling alternative, with scenery, heritage, and rituals that often mirror Kyoto's atmosphere at a slower pace
Culture Traditional Culture Lives On Emi Takahata Traditional crafts and artistic creations from Japan are well-known. Yonaguni is one of the regions to retain its own culture and ethnicity.
Culture Enjoy Toba: More Than Just a Seaside Retreat Veronica Carnevale Ama divers are free-diving women who use traditional fishing techniques... Ise udon, a historic dish once eaten by pilgrims visiting Ise Jingu, are
Activities Japan's Best Winter Adventures for 2026 Kim Bergström looks ahead to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, winter sports are... Not all Japanese winter adventures are about high-speed thrills.